Folding side-car attachment for motor-cycles.



A. IRVING & P. S. RITHBRDON. FOLDING SIDE GAR ATTACHMENT FOR MOTORGYGLBS.

APPLIOATION IILBD JAN. 2. 1914.

Patented June- 9', 1914.

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A. IRVING &P. S. RITHERDON. FOLDING sum on ATTACHMENT FOR MOTOR CYCLES.

APPLICATION FILED JAN. 2. 1914.

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A. IRVING & P. S. RITHERDON.

FOLDING SIDE GAR ATTACHMENT FOR MOTOR CYCLES.

APPLICATION FILED JAN.Z, 1914.

Patented June 9, 1914.

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A. IRVING & P. S. RITHERDON. FOLDING SIDE GAR ATTACHMENT FORVMOTORCYCLES.

APPLICATION FILED JAN. 2. 1914.

Patented June 9, 1914.

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A. IRVING & P. S. RITHERDON. FOLDING SIDE GAR ATTACHMENT FOR MOTORCYCLES.

APPLICATION FILED JAILZ. 1914.

Patented June 9,191 1 5 SHEETS-SHEET 5.

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ALFRED IRVING AND PERCY STOGKWELL EITHER-DON, 0F BOLTON, ENGLAND.

FOLDING SIDE-CAR ATTACHMENT FOR-"MOTOR-CYCLES.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented June 9, 1914.

Application filed January 2, 1914. Serial No. 809,974.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that we, ALFRED IRVING and PERCY STocKwnLL RITHERDON,subjects of the King of Great Britain, residing, respectively, at 40Musgrave road, Bolton, in the county of Lancaster, England, and 23 Ivyroad, Bolton aforesaid, have invented a certain new and usefulImprovement in or Relating to Folding Side-Car Attachments forMotor-Cycles, of which the following description, together with theaccompanying sheets of drawings,is aspecification.

Our invention relates to improvements in side car attachments for motorcycles of the type in which the framework or chassisof the side car andits supporting wheel are capable of being folded against or in proximityto the framework of the cycle so as to lie somewhat parallel thereto, inorder that said cycle and side car may not occupy the same width orspace when in their folded positions as when said side car is in itsuseful or operating position. Many different forms of foldable side carattachments have been heretofore employed and our present inventionconsists in making use of a side car attachment having a seat mountedthereon, the latter of which is capable of being folded so as to lieclose upon the framework or chassis without the removal of any parts, bywhich means the framework or folding seat may be folded closely intoproximity to or against the motor cycle. Ne also employ a collapsiblehood which may also be folded together with said seat so as to lieclosely upon the framework or chassis, by which means said hood may befolded together with the chassis and seat against the motor cyclewithout causing the folding parts to occupy any additional width. Thewheel for supporting the folding attachments is also capable of beingfolded to lie approximately parallel with the framework or chassis whenin its folded position, whileadditional struts or stays are employedwhich hold the chassis firmly when in its open position, spring actuatedbolts and other parts being employed for locking these several parts inposition, these bolts or the like being so arranged that they do notrequire at any time to be removed or detached from the machine.

In the accompanying sheets of drawings,

which are illustrative of our invention Figure 1 is a side elevation ofa motor bicycle having a side oar attached thereto constructed inaccordance with our invention, said motor bicycle being shown in dottedlines for the purpose of distinguishing our improved parts therefrom.Fig. 2 is a plan of parts shown by Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a front elevationof the side car when in the position indicated by Figs. 1 and 2. Fig. 4is a side elevation of said motor bicycle with' our improved side carfolded against same. Fig. 5 is a plan of parts shown by Fig. 4. Fig. 6is a similar View to a portion of Fig. 3 but illustrates a modified formof hinging or mounting the folding wheel of the side car. Fig. 7 is ,aside elevation of the support for the wheel shown by Fig. 6. Fig. 8

1s a part sectional elevation showing the bolt for holding said wheelrigidly in position when the side car is in its unfolded position. Figs.9, 10 and 10 are detail drawings of one of the jointing partshereinafter described. Fig. 11 is a side sectional elevation of thedevice for mounting or supporting the folding seat. Fig. 12 is a partsectional elevation of said bearing or support. Fig. 13 is a sideelevation of an alternative form of folding seat. Fig. 1 1- is also aside elevation of said seat with certain of the parts in differentrelative positions. Fig. 15 is a side elevation of said seat when foldedso as to occupy little useful space. Figs. 16 and 17 are detail drawingsof parts hereinafter described.

Similar letters and figures of reference indicate like parts throughoutthe several views.

In carrying our invention into effect we make use of an appropriate stayor rod 1 which is held rigidly upon the framework A of the motor bicycleby appropriate stays or tubes as those marked 2, 3, 4, and by suitableclips for connecting one part to another. Upon this stay 1 we hinge theframework 5 0f the side car by means of the hinges 6, 7 said hinge 6being hereinafter explained in detail. Upon said framework 5 we hinge at8 a frame 9 which also carries the hinged frames 10, 11. Between theseframes 9, 10,

11 and the framework 5 we connect or stretch leather or otherappropriate material 12, so as to form a hood for said side car thematerial 12 being shown in dotted lines for the sake of clearness.

Said frames 9, 10, 11 are held in appropriate positions by means of thestay 13, which is hinged at 14 so that it may be folded as illustratedby Fig. 5.

In bearings 15, 16 we loosely mount rods 17, 18, which have springs 19taking over them as shown by Fig. 1, an intermediate part 20 being fixedupon each of said uprights 17 18. The bearings 15, 16 are provided withslots 21 through which said uprights 17, 18 may. take when these partsare folded into the position shown by Fig. winged nuts or the like 22being screwed into said uprights 17, 18, through slots 23 in order tolimit the upward movement of the upright parts 17, 18 when it is desiredto fold this part down upon the body of the side car, while should it bedesired to remove said upright parts 17, 18, and the seat 24 carriedthereby, said winged bolts 22 may be unscrewed suff ciently for them tobe clear of said uprights 17, 18 (a collar or the like being arranged topreventthem from being withdrawn entirely from the slots 23) so that thewhole of the parts carried by said uprights may be removed, this beingrequired should a travelers sample case or the like be desired to besubstituted for the said seat 24. The seat 24 has fixed. upon itbrackets 25 which slide upon or over the parts 20. These parts carry arod 26 over which may slide the parts by means of the slots 27 while thebrackets 25 have formed in them notches 28 which take over projectingparts 29 fixed upon or formed integrally with the parts 20, by whichmeans the brackets 25 may be raised or moved over the parts 20 for asuflicient space for the notches 28 to be clear of the projections 29(this being allowed by having the slots 27 of suificient length) whenthe seat 24 may then be folded down against the uprights 17, 18 somewhatas shown by Fig. 15.

In bearings 30 which are hinged at 31 ,we mount the wheel 32 of the sidecar.

This wheel is held in its normal position or when in contact with theground by means of a bolt 33-over which takes a sleeve 34 said sleevecarrying at its outer end a nut '35 to which it is connected by ashackle or other part which will allow said sleeve to rotate withoutrotating the nut 35. This nut is hollow and takes over a hexagonal orother appropriate projecting part 36 formed .upon the bearing 30 of thewheel 32. The bolt 33 is connected at 37 to a part of the framework 5 ofthe side car so that it is thereby firmly held when the wheel 32 is inits ordinary or normal position shown by Fig. 1, while when the nut ismoved away from the projecting part 36 said wheel 32 may be folded intothe position illustrated by Fig. 5. In Fig. 4 the framework 5 and otherparts of the side car areshown folded against the framework of the motorbicycle but the wheel 32 is illustrated in the position it occupiespreviously to being released and folded into the position shown by Fig.5.

A tube or bracket 38 extends from the stay 1 and carries another tube orstay 39 which is connected to the framework 5 by means of a bolt 40controlled by a spring 41 while also connected to said tube 38 isanother stay 42 fixed upon the rear framework of the motor bicycle. Thewinged nut 43 for the bolt 40 is provided with a collar 43 and with anextension 44 to which is connected a chain 45 carried by the stay 39, sothat as said winged nut is unscrewed entirely clear of the bolt 40 itwill be held by said chain 45 and so will not become detached from themachine and lost. The bolt 40 is provided with a collar or pin and slotdevice 40 40 in order that it may not be entirely dislodged from itssupporting part by its spring 41 when said winged nut 43 is unscrewed asabove described.

The form of hinge for the framework 5 consists of an extending part 6which is fixed upon one of the tubes of said framework and loosely fitsover the tube 1 in order that it may swivel around it; it is providedwith radial extensions 6. Upon the tube 1 is mounted a bracket 46 whichis provided with extensions 47 and with the bar 49. Through this bar 49takes a screw 48 the end of which, as said screw is screwed through saidbar 49, presses against the radial extension 6 as shown by Fig. 9. Itwill thus be seen that when the tube 5 is in the position indicated byFigs. 2, 9 and 10 that is, when the side car is not folded the screw 48provents the part 6 and framework 5 from swiveling around the tube 1,while on said screw 48 being unscrewed, the parts 5, 6, and (3 are freeto swivel and allow the raising of the side car into the positionindicated by Figs. 4 and 5. The screw 48 is provided with a collar orcross pin or with a chain to prevent its detachment from the machine,the two former preventing same from being entirely unscrewed from thepart 49, while the latter prevents it from becoming lost should it beentirely unscrewed from said part 49.

Instead of the wheel 32 being carried below the framework 5 as abovedescribed, we may arrange same to be mounted in hinged bearings 50, 51,Figs. 6 and 7, carried by the framework 5, the former being rigidlymounted upon said frame work and the latter being hinged at 52 to saidpart 50. The axle of the wheel 32 is carried by the hinged part 51,while the part is preferably formed at its outer end 53 to partiallyinclose the outer end of the part 51.. The bolt 33 is hinged to anappropriate fixed part of the side cars framework and an extension 54 ofthe part 51 carries a projection corresponding to that 36 over whichtakes the nut 35 thus said axle is mounted above the level of theframework 5.

Instead of the seat constructed as above described we may employ a seatsimilar to that shown in F igs. 13, 14:, 15. In this case said seat 24is provided with brackets 25 provided with two series of notches 28, 28so that said seat may occupy the position indicated by Fig. 13, when thenotch 28 takes over the projecting part 29, or said seat may be turnedover into the position as shown in Fig. 14, where the user may sit ineither direction as desired, or it may be completely folded as shown byFig. 15, so as to occupy little useful space, the base piece 55 beinghinged on a pin 56, by which means, if desired, said folded seat may beturned into an approximately vertical position should such verticalposition be more convenient.

It will readily be understood that we may make use of any appropriatespring clips or the like mounted on the cycles framework for firmlyholding the side car in its folded position such clips not beingillustrated as any ordinary construction may be followed.

\Ve may employ a resilient hinge for the stay 39 in order that same maybe folded without necessitating the unscrewing of its retaining bolt,thus when the side car and said stay are folded the car and motorbicycle will take up in width a space only slightly in excess of thatoccupied by the motor bicycle alone.

Such being the nature and object of our said invention what we claimis 1. In a foldable side car attachment for motorcycles, a chassis, acollapsible seat carried by said chassis, a hinged frame-work mounted onsaid chassis and carrying a collapsible hood, means for holding saidhood in an open position, a hinge connecting said chassis and theframework of the motorcycle, said chassis, collapsible seat andcollapsible hood being capable of movement against the framework of themotorcycle.

2. In a foldable side car attachment for motorcycles, a rod secured tothe framework of the motorcycle, a chassis hinged to said rod andadapted to fold upwardly in close proximity to the motorcycle, acollapsible seat carried by said chassis and adapted to be folded downupon said chassis, and a wheel hinged to the outer frame of said chassisand adapted to be folded against the under side of said chassis when thelatter is in folded position.

3. In a foldable side car attachment for motorcycles, a rod secured tothe framework of the motorcycle, a chassis hinged to said rod, acollapsible seat carried by said chassis, a foldable hood hinged to saidchassis, and a wheel hinged to the outer side of said chassis.

4. In a foldable side car attachment for motorcycles, a rod secured tothe framework of the motorcycle, a chassis hinged to said rod andadapted to fold upwardly in close proximity to the motorcycle, acollapsible seat carried by said chassis and adapted to be folded downupon said chassis, a wheel hinged to the outer frame of said chassis andadapted to be folded against the under side of said chassis when thelatter is in folded position, and means for locking saidwheel in runningposition when said chassis is in unfolded position.

5. Ina foldable side car attachment for motor cycles, a rod secured tothe framework of the motorcycle, a chassis hinged to said rod andadapted to be folded upwardly in close proximity to the motorcycle, acollapsible seat carried by said chassis, a bearing hinged to the outerside of said chassis, a wheel journaled in said bearing and adapted tobe folded against the underside of said chassis when the latter is infolded position, and means for locking said bearing in ex tendedposition to retain said wheel in running position when said chassis isin unfolded position.

6. In a foldable side car attachment for motorcycles, a rod secured tothe framework of the motorcycle, a chassis hinged to said rod andadapted to swing upwardly in close proximity to said motorcycle, a crossbar carried by said chassis, seat carrying members hinged to said crossbar, a foldable seat carried by said members, means for locking saidseat carrying members in extended position, a wheel hinged to the outerside of said chassis, and adapted to be folded against the undersidethereof when the latter is in folded position, and means for lockingsaid wheel in running position when said chassis is in unfoldedposition.

7. In a foldable side car attachment for motorcycles. a rod secured tothe framework of the motorcycle, a chassis hinged to said rod andadapted to be swung upwardly in close proximity to the motorcycle, across bar carried by said chassis, seat carrying members hinged to saidcross bar, a foldable seat carried by said members, said seat andmembers being adapted to fold downwardly upon said chassis, means forretaining said seat in unfolded position, means for locking said seatcarrying members in extended position, a wheel hinged to the outer sideof said chassis and adapted to be folded against the underside thereofwhen the latter is in folded position, and means for locking said wheelin running position when said chassis is in unfolded position.

8. In a foldable side car attachment for motorcycles, a rod secured tothe frame of the motorcycle, a chassis hinged to said rod and adapted tobe swung upwardly in close proximity to the motorcycle, a cross barcarried by said chassis, seat supporting members hinged to saidcrossbar, a seat pivotally connected-to said members, said seat andmembers being adapted to fold down upon said chassis, means for lockingsaid members in upright position, locking means between said seat andmembers for retaining said seat in extended position, a wheel hinged tothe outer side of said chassis and adapted to be folded against theunderside *of said chassis when the latter is in folded position, andmeans for locking said wheel in running position when said chassis is inunfolded position.

9. In a foldable side ear attachment for motorcycles, a rod secured tothe framework of the motorcycle a chassis hin ed to said rod, a crossbarcarried by said chassis, seat supporting members hinged to said crossbar, means for locking said members in upright position, a collapsibleseat carried by said members, means for locking said seat in extendedposition, hood carrying rods hinged to the forward end of said chassis,a collapsible hood secured to said rods, means for retaining said hoodin extended position, a wheel hinged to the outer side of said chassis,and means for retaining said wheel in running position.

' 10. In a foldable side car attachment for motorcycles, a rod securedto the framework of the motorcycle, a chassis hinged to said rod, across bar carried by said chassis, seat supporting members hinged .tosaid cross bar, means for locking said member in upright position, acollapsible seat carried by said member, means for locking said seat inext-ended position, hood carrying rods hinged to the forward end of saidchassis. a collapsible hood secured to said rods, a bar pivoted to therod carried by the motorcycle frame and detachably connected to one ofsaid hood rods for retaining said hood in extended position, a wheelcarried by the outer side of said chassis, and means for locking saidwheel in running position.

11. In a foldable side car attachment for motorcycles, a rod carried bythe framework of the motorcycle, a chassis hinged to said rod andadapted to swing upwardly in close proximity to the motorcycle, and awheel hinged to the outer side of said chassis and adapted to be foldedagainst the underside of said chassis when the latter is in foldedposition.

12. In a folding side car attachment for motorcycles, a rod carried bythe framework of the motorcycle, a chassis hinged to said rod andadapted to be folded upwardly into close proximity with the motorcycleframe, means for locking; said chassis in folded position, a wheelhinged to the outer side of said chassis and adapted to be foldeddownward against the underside of said chassis when the latter is infolded position.

13. In a folding side car attachment for motorcycles, a rod carried bythe framework of the motorcycle, a chassis hinged to said rod andadapted to be folded upwardly against the frame of the motorcycle, aseat carried by said chassis and adapted to be folded downwardly uponthe top thereof, a wheel hinged to the outer side of said chassis andadapted to be folded against the under side thereof when the latter isin folded position, and means for locking said chassis in unfoldedposition.

14. In a folding side car attachment for motorcycles, a chassisconnected to the frame of the motorcycle and adapted to be foldedupwardly thereagainst, and a wheel hinged to the outer side of saidchassis and adapted to be folded against the under side thereof when thelatter is in folded position, and means for locking said chassis inunfolded position.

15. In a folding side car attaclnnent for motorcycles, a chassisconnected to the frame of the motorcycle and adapted to be foldedupwardly thereagainst, and a wheel hina'ed to the outer side of saidchassis and adapted to be folded against the under side thereof: whenthe latter is in folded position.

In testimony whereof we have signed our names to this specification inthe presence of two subscribing witnesses.

ALFRED IRVING. PERCY STOCKWELL RI'lHERDON,

Witnesses J 011x lVI-rrrnrrnan, MALCOLM Siirn'rnonsr.

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